BOWLING GREEN — This past Friday night, Aug. 16, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Perrysburg Police Department, the Perrysburg Township Police Department and the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, conducted an OVI checkpoint on Front Street (State Route 65) in Perrysburg, Wood County.
VAN WERT — The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District held its 75th annual meeting by co-hosting with the Van Wert Farm Bureau at the Ag Banquet on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Life House Church, Van Wert.
Pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, has swiftly emerged as America’s fastest-growing sport. With its easy-to-learn rules and engaging gameplay, pickleball is captivating players of all ages, leading to a remarkable surge in popularity across the nation. This rise is fueled by its accessibility, community- driven nature and the burgeoning competitive scene that’s drawing increasing attention.
During a press briefing, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach released the remarkable viewership and engagement statistics generated by an exciting opening week of action at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Virtual training tools are increasingly making their way into high school sports programs, offering innovative ways to enhance athlete performance and coaching methods. These digital resources, ranging from virtual reality simulations to advanced data analytics, are transforming how athletes train and prepare for competition.
VAN WERT-High School Football begins next week for all of Ohio but it was time for one final dress rehearsal on Friday night when the Van Wert Cougars hosted county rival Crestview Knights. The game featured a half of varsity action before the junior varsity squad took it over in the second half to finish it off.
MIDDLE POINT— Volleyball season began on Saturday morning at Lincolnview High School as the Lancers hosted the St. John’s Blue Jays. The Blue Jays got off to a strong start early but the Lancers defeated St. John’s in four sets.
VAN WERT — On Tuesday, Aug. 27, Tribute Quartet will take the stage in the Gospel Tent at the Van Wert County Fair at 7 p.m.
VAN WERT—Off Stage Productions will be holding auditions for “As Long as We Both Shall Live”, a 2-act comedic murder mystery written by Sean Grennan, on Tuesday Sept 3rd and Wednesday Sept 4th. Auditions will be held at Vantage Career Center, 818 N Franklin Street in Van Wert at 7:00 PM both evenings.
If the Moody Blues aren’t the most underrated group in history they’re on the list. “Their music catalyzes,” say the liner notes to this record, their fifth since forming in 1964.